Age of Exploration
Tired of walking? This Portuguese leader wanted to use the oceans to reach his destination to get spices for his dinner.
Who is Henry the Navigator?
An experienced conquistador who helped to conquer the Inca Empire, this guy destroyed numerous Native American villages, walked for a long time, made a major discovery. Then died like a loser.
Who was Hernando De Soto?
Under the French (and Spanish) Louisiana was this type of colony that was directly controlled by the King.
What is a royal colony?
While on their way to the New World the male leaders of the Pilgrims signed this, agreeing to make a better community that the one they were escaping from in Britain.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
Fort Duquesne was built by the French to control the Ohio River Valley, an example of this kind of land claimed by both Britain & France.
What are disputed lands?
Did he discovery America? No but he thought the Earth was shaped like a egg and spread the Spanish Empire.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
After becoming an ally with the French, Spain agreed to take half of the land owned by France in North America under this written agreement.
What is the Treaty of Fontainebleau?
Unable to find gold and silver and living in areas that were less than ideal for farming, the French used this to make money.
What is the fur trade?
The leader of Jamestown, this effective but unpopular leader said that if you don't work you don't eat.
Who was John Smith?
The opening of the French & Indian War was started by this Virginia militia officer, who engaged with French troops at the Battle of Jumonville Glen.
Who was George Washington?
How do you say this phrase that mean conqueror? I think it's Spanish.
What is a Conquistador?
Poor guy. So shy that he didn't want to interact with the public & he got kicked out of Louisiana.
Who was Ulloa?
A career solider and seasoned sailor, he was able to find the Mouth of the long sought River and build the first permanent French settlements while being governor of French Louisiana.
Who was Iberville?
Looking for a place to practice religious freedom and tolerance, this group of people were able to make a home in the modern state of Pennsylvania.
Who are the Quakers?
The French were ready to do what they always do and surrender all to keep this island were they made their money by growing sugar.
This explorer was able to investigate Canada and I think was the only major French person we talked about in Q1.
Who is Jacques Cartier?
Bloody indeed. This 2nd Irish-born Governor of Louisiana started his tenure by having the leaders of the rebellion against the last guy killed. Still, the guy knew how to run a government.
Who was O'Reilly?
A gambler, a murderer, a conman. This scheming Scot was able to trick people to move to Louisiana and destroyed the entire French economy with his lies. What a guy!
Who was John Law?
A sour and serious bunch, this religious group found a home in Plymouth and were known for their strict community standards.
Who were the Puritans?
The French were forced to give up their land in North America under this signed agreement. West of the Mississippi River went o Britain and East of the Mississippi River went to Spain.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
The Spanish wanted to make Native Americans good Catholics & used these places to force them to join what they thought of as the one true religion.
What are Missions?
Hey Spain, you have land I want and I have land in Italy I'm willing to trade. Sign this Treaty and I'll give you Tuscany for Louisiana.
What is the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso?
To protect the Mississippi River the younger brother Bienville created this, a major location in Louisiana that most tourists love to visit.
What is New Orleans?
A run away British breakfast or a major upheaval in Jamestown to get more land against British law.
What was Bacon's Rebellion?
While the British had been able to take over a considerable amount of land, the King wanted to avoid further conflict with Native Americans. He issued the Proclamation of 1763 to prevent colonists from settling past this.
What are the Appalachian Mountains?